Treatments for Mental Disorders

Learn about the different kinds of treatments and services that are effective in helping people with mental disorders.

Mental disorders are generally characterized by changes in mood, thought, or behavior. They can make daily activities difficult and impair a person’s ability to work, interact with family, and fulfill other major life functions.

Funding and Technical Assistance

SAMHSA’s Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) provides funds and technical assistance for community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illnesses and to children with serious emotional disturbances. SAMHSA also funds several other grant programs to help individuals with or at risk of developing mental disorders.

For more information about these programs, read about SAMHSA’s grant opportunities and the grant application, review, and management process.